2004 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

  1. INSPECT TIRE (SEE  INSPECTION  ) 
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (see  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
    NOTE: Before inspecting wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
  3. INSPECT TOE-IN 
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Angle
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    If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Toe-In
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  4. ADJUST TOE-IN 
    1. Loosen the toe adjust cam nut.
      Fig 3: Loosing Toe Adjust CAM Nut
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    2. Turn the adjust cams by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

      HINT:

      • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
      • The toe-in will change by the following specifications corresponding to each graduation of the cam.

        Approx. 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 

    3. Tighten the nut.

      Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

  5. INSPECT CAMBER 

    Air suspension: 

    Fig 4: Air Suspension Specification
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    Coil suspension: 

    Fig 5: Coil Suspension Specification
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  6. ADJUST CAMBER 
    1. Remove the rear suspension arm No. 2 (see ).
      Fig 6: Removing Rear Suspension Arm
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    2. According to the figure Fig 7 below, select the rear suspension arm No. 2.
      Fig 7: Rear Suspension Arm Specification
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    3. Install the rear suspension arm No.2 (see HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO.2 ).
    4. Inspect toe-in.
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